Region: Baltimore
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5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in Baltimore and Central Maryland
Teaching in Baltimore is an entry into a city where education, culture, and community are deeply intertwined. For anyone exploring teaching in Baltimore or researching how to become a teacher in Maryland, it helps to understand that this is a place where schools are shaped by history, pride, and a deep commitment to young people.…
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How to Become a Teacher When You’re Starting Over in a Second Career
Many careers allow you to build expertise. Teaching gives you the opportunity to share it. That’s one of the reasons so many professionals choose teaching as a second career. Every year, people with a wide range of professional and life experiences make the transition into education, bringing transferable skills, professional expertise, and new perspectives into…
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3 Reasons Teachers Are Leaving the Profession and What Can Help
Every year, thousands of teachers make the difficult decision to leave the classroom. Some retire. Some pursue different careers. Others still love teaching but decide the job is no longer sustainable. When people ask why teachers are quitting, they are often looking for a single answer. In reality, teacher attrition results from several challenges that…
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What Teacher Burnout Actually Looks Like and How to Recover From It
Educator burnout builds slowly, and most teachers do not notice it at first because they are still showing up, still teaching, still caring. But something inside starts to feel heavier. A burnt-out teacher is often functioning on the outside while running on empty underneath. What Teacher Burnout Actually Looks Like Burnout does not always look…
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5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in Baltimore and Central Maryland
Teaching in Baltimore is not just a job change; it is an entry into a city where education, culture, and community are deeply intertwined. For anyone exploring teaching in Baltimore or researching how to become a teacher in Maryland, it helps to understand that this is a place where schools are shaped by history, pride,…
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12 End-of-Year Activities to Finish Strong With Your Students
The final weeks of school bring a mix of emotions into the classroom. Students are excited for summer, teachers are wrapping up a busy and rewarding year, and everyone can feel the shift as the year comes to a close. At the same time, these final moments matter more than we sometimes realize. Finding meaningful…
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Stay Connected to the Alliance – Introducing the Legacy Link
Legacy Link is a space designed to keep nearly 2,000 City Teaching Alliance alumni connected to one other, to City Teaching Alliance, and to the ongoing work of transforming education in our regions. Hear firsthand from the Director of NextGeneration and Alumni Engagement about the power of the Legacy Link An Ever-Growing Network City Teaching…
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City Teaching Alliance Recognized Nationally for Impact in Baltimore Schools
City Teaching Alliance is proud to announce that it has been named the national recipient of the 2025 Mutual of America Foundation Thomas J. Moran Award. This prestigious recognition honors nonprofit organizations that create lasting impact through innovative partnerships with public, private, and social sector organizations. This award highlights City Teaching Alliance’s long-standing collaboration with…
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Why Investing in Educators Is the Most Powerful Commitment We Can Make in 2026
By Dr. Rahesha Amon, CEO, City Teaching Alliance As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to move this work forward together. As I look ahead to 2026, the message I want to center is simple: Excellent educators are the foundation of thriving communities, and investing in them…
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The Portrait of an Alum: Defining Excellence in Education
By Dr. Rahesha Amon, CEO of City Teaching Alliance When I think about the future of education, I don’t picture a system. I picture people. I see classrooms filled with educators who stay. Individuals who find purpose in their work and pride in their craft. They see potential in every child and, through their daily…